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title: Raspberry Pi Pico
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The Raspberry Pi Pico series is a range of tiny, fast, and versatile boards built using RP2040, the flagship microcontroller chip designed by Raspberry Pi in the UK.

:::info

Only the Pico W has WiFi/BLE capabilities. Meshtastic supports WiFi on the Pico W (although no web server and HTTP API), but does not currently support BLE.
:::

## Specifications

- **MCU:**
  - Raspberry Pi RP2040
    - Dual M0+ Core
    - 133MHz CPU Clock
- **Connectors (On Pico):**
  - Micro-USB on Pico

:::note

Please be aware that the Raspberry Pi Pico must be used in combination with a [Waveshare LoRa Module](https://www.waveshare.com/product/raspberry-pi/boards-kits/raspberry-pi-pico-cat/pico-lora-sx1262-868m.htm), which provides the necessary SX1262 LoRa radio. Please ensure to select the correct frequency for your region.

:::

- **LoRa Transceiver (On LoRa Module):**
  - SX1262
- **Frequency Options:**
  - 410 - 525 MHz
  - 863 - 870 MHz
  - 902 - 930 MHz
- **Connectors (On LoRa Module):**
  - U.FL/IPEX antenna connector for LoRa
  - 1.25mm 2-Pin JST for battery

:::note

LoRa transmissions may interfere with the USB connection. It is recommended to place the antenna as far away from the USB port as possible.

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### Resources

- Firmware file:`firmware-pico-X.X.X.xxxxxxx.uf2`
  - for Pico W use: `firmware-picow-X.X.X.xxxxxxx.uf2`
- [Official Website for the Raspberry Pi Pico](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-pico/), including official reseller links.
